Internship - Psychology / Social Services

Spurwink Services • Westbrook, ME

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

THIS INTERNSHIP REQUIRES THAT ALL APPLICANTS MUST BE FULL-TIME RESIDENTS OF MAINE OR ATTEND A COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY IN MAINE. Spurwink Mission Spurwink is a non-profit organization that responds to community needs by providing behavioral health care, substance use disorder services, and support services for people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds, as well as their families. Internship Details: Start Date: June 1, 2026 End Date: August 6, 2026 (10-week duration) Hours per week : 32 hours per week (Monday - Thursday) Hybrid Position: Each week will require a combination of both remote work and in-person days. In-Person Intern Professional Development Cohort: Will be held on Thursdays and is in person at our administrative offices in the Greater Portland area. Responsibilities of the Psychology and Social Services Department: The Outpatient and Community Services department oversees the administrative side of all Spurwink Services programming, including behavioral health needs, mental illness, substance use disorder, and intellectual developmental disabilities. The department manages the systems/processes involved in behavioral health care, including the referral process, translation services, client satisfaction surveys, and follow-ups. Intern Responsibilities: As an Intern, you will be able to assist the Outpatient and Community Services team with the department's diverse work. As part of the internship program, you will have the opportunity to meet weekly with a cohort of interns to build camaraderie, share your experiences, and learn from knowledgeable Spurwink employees. PLEASE NOTE: THIS INTERNSHIP IS ADMINISTRATIVE ONLY. THERE WILL BE NO CONTACT WITH PATIENTS.

Requirements

• THIS INTERNSHIP REQUIRES THAT ALL APPLICANTS MUST BE FULL-TIME RESIDENTS OF MAINE OR ATTEND A COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY IN MAINE.
• Have a strong interest in working for a non-profit organization.
• Ability to commute to the Greater Portland area throughout the internship
• Have an interest in the field of non-profit administration.
• Experience with Microsoft 365.

Nice To Haves

• Candidates must exhibit enthusiasm for the work in the department and the mission of Spurwink Services.
• Must have strong communication skills, the ability to work independently, and critical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Outpatient and Community Services team with the department's diverse work.
• Meet weekly with a cohort of interns to build camaraderie, share your experiences, and learn from knowledgeable Spurwink employees.
• Create a capstone project sharing educational goals, skills learned, and your experiences.
• Attend a weekly meeting with a supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees